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Sprucing Up Downtown

1 August 2014 Effort under way to dress up downtown One component of a downtown revitalization plan completed 15 years ago is being dusted off and reconsidered. Florence City Councilors will be asked Monday night to endorse a proposal to place decorative banners on utility and light poles in Old […]

Ems Nearly Blow Late Lead; Hall of Fame Induction

1 August 2014 Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… The Eugene Emeralds nearly blew a seven run lead last night in the ninth, but ultimately held on for a 10-9 Northwest League win over the Everett Aqua Sox at PK Park. The Ems led 10-3 headed into the final […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/01/2014 09:28 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/261 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) – Residents of Fall Creek Ranch near Ashland were told last night to leave their homes as a fast-moving fire grew rapidly, fueled by swirling winds and extremely dry conditions. The […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 08/01/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/253 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) – Mike Zunino’s two-run homer in the eighth inning lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 6-5 win over the Cleveland Indians last night. Bryan Shaw (4-3) walked Kyle Seager […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 08/01/2014 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/269 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) – Fire officials say a fast-moving fire in southwest Oregon has grown substantially and has spread across the border into California. Authorities in Jackson County told Oregon residents in a community […]

More Red Flag Weather on the Way; Oregon Firefighter Dies

31 July 2014 More red flag weather on the way. Forecasters say additional dry weather with above normal temperatures will continue through the weekend and into next week, increasing fire danger in interior portions of the state. Highs west of the Cascades are expected to continue in the 80s; with […]

Ems Fall Short; More Siuslaw Hall of Fame Honorees

31 July 2014 Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports… The Eugene Emeralds trailed by seven runs headed into the bottom of the ninth inning last night. They managed four runs in the frame and fell short for a 10-7 loss to the Everett Aqua Sox.   The five game series […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

Date: 07/31/2014 09:29 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/274 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) – It’s been a week since 38-year-old Jennifer Huston of Dundee disappeared, and searchers are running out of leads. Newberg-Dundee Police say searchers in the air and on the Willamette River […]